Work around for native.newMapView()?

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#1

Hi,

I have read that native.newMapView() has recently stopped working in Corona.

Using the code found in the documentation, that seems to be the case.

https://docs.coronalabs.com/api/library/native/newMapView.html

I have submitted a bug ticket, but was wondering if others in the community have found a viable workaround.

I also did try the latest nightly build.

Thanks.

Herb

#2

I compiled all Corona demos a few weeks back and the code still works (not sure about latest build though).

I am liking https://www.mapbox.com/ for a web based full featured mapping system that kicks google maps.

#3

MapBox seems like a cool option. This is old code I haven’t touched in years but I did implement a webview Google Maps workaround a while ago that others expanded upon: http://www.jasonschroeder.com/2014/03/10/web-based-alternative-to-native-newmapview/

#4

hmmm…

This may be cockpit error on my side.

Since FearTec said he has compiled all the demos a few weeks back, I decided to look into that. 

Disclsoure: I didnt realize it had demo apps installed  :unsure:

The demo app is working, so it must be something I am missing. Probably a newbie mistake, but I will use the demo and work backwards.

Thanks.

Herb

#5

As far as I know native.newMapView has been working like it always has.

Rob

#6

I compiled all Corona demos a few weeks back and the code still works (not sure about latest build though).

I am liking https://www.mapbox.com/ for a web based full featured mapping system that kicks google maps.

#7

MapBox seems like a cool option. This is old code I haven’t touched in years but I did implement a webview Google Maps workaround a while ago that others expanded upon: http://www.jasonschroeder.com/2014/03/10/web-based-alternative-to-native-newmapview/

#8

hmmm…

This may be cockpit error on my side.

Since FearTec said he has compiled all the demos a few weeks back, I decided to look into that. 

Disclsoure: I didnt realize it had demo apps installed  :unsure:

The demo app is working, so it must be something I am missing. Probably a newbie mistake, but I will use the demo and work backwards.

Thanks.

Herb

#9

As far as I know native.newMapView has been working like it always has.

Rob